Guardsman Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #CC0000.
Also known as
"CNN Red"
by CNN ;
"Ducati Red"
by Ducati ;
"Honda Red"
by Honda
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
204, 0, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 20% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 3 brands use this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Guardsman Red
#CC0000 aka “CNN Red” by CNN, “Ducati Red” by Ducati, “Honda Red” by Honda
Guardsman Red color values
- HEX
- #CC0000
- RGB
- 204, 0, 0
- HSL
- 0°, 100%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 100, 100, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Guardsman Red sits at 0° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Guardsman Red is rendered as rgb(204, 0, 0), where the red channel dominates at 204, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Guardsman Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 100Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as CNN Red and appears across 3 brand systems in the brandkit.pro library.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Guardsman Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CC0000;
--brand-primary-rgb: 204, 0, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CC0000',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 100%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(204, 0, 0)
rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Guardsman Red
3 brands use this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CC0000?
#CC0000 is Guardsman Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 0, 0. It has a hue of 0°, 100%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CC0000?
The RGB color code for #CC0000 is rgb(204, 0, 0). This means it contains 204 red,
0 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Guardsman Red a warm or cool color?
Guardsman Red (#CC0000) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC0000 in CSS?
You can use #CC0000 in CSS with:
background-color: #CC0000; or color: #CC0000; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 0, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 100%, 20%.